Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Thursday 1st January 2026

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Thursday 1st January 2026

We’re kicking off the new year with a strong set of free horse racing tips today, including our NAP of the Day, a Dark Horse outsider, and a competitive Lucky 15 across Windsor, Musselburgh, Cheltenham, Southwell and Newcastle.

All selections are based on form, conditions, trainer patterns and jockey bookings, with value firmly at the forefront.

📅 Today’s Horse Racing Fixtures
  • Windsor – First race 11:49

  • Musselburgh – First race 12:35

  • Cheltenham – First race 12:15

  • Southwell (AW) – First race 13:30

  • Newcastle (AW) – First race 14:00

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Todays NAP of The Day

29 Jun 18:00 - Ronald Fletcher Baker Novice Stakes - Windsor
29 Jun 18:00
Ronald Fletcher Baker Novice Stakes - Windsor

Sharp Move

J: Tom Marquand T: WIlliam Haggas
Race Winner
5/4

Reason for Tip

This impeccably bred colt, by champion sire Frankel out of a Bated Breath mare, makes a highly anticipated return tomorrow in the Ronald Fletcher Baker Novice Stakes. He showed immense promise on his second start in November, bolting up to win a Newcastle maiden by an impressive seven lengths. Although he returns from a 221 day absence tomorrow, he represents the elite yard of William Haggas, which is currently operating at a stellar 21% strike rate. With world class jockey Tom Marquand booked to ride, connections clearly expect a bold showing. He has to carry a penalty for his previous victory, but he possesses clear star quality and remains the standout class horse in this nine runner Class 3 field. Sharp Move is a very exciting prospect who looks poised to resume his progress with a dominant performance over this trip.

⭐ NAP of the Day

Bobbi With An I – 12.59 Windsor (7/4)

Trainer: J Tizzard
Jockey: Brendan Powell

This looks a very solid opportunity for Bobbi With An I to return to winning ways.

The seven-year-old is rarely far away and has been knocking on the door all season, most recently finishing a strong second at Wincanton last time out. The move up to 2m4f looks a positive, with his best performances coming at this trip.

Forecast good ground is ideal, this is a very workable race, and his figures have been progressive on every start since returning. From a yard that does well here and with a strong jockey booking in Brendan Powell, this looks a straightforward task on paper.

NAP selection – Bobbi With An I is taken to win.

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Todays Dark Horse

29 Jun 19:45 - Try Unibet's New Smartview Racecards Handicap - Kempton
29 Jun 19:45
Try Unibet's New Smartview Racecards Handicap - Kempton

Showcasing Star

J: Pat Cosgrave T: Charlie Johnston
Race Winner
16/1

Reason for Tip

This unexposed 3yo gelding, by Showcasing, is a fascinating contender as he makes his handicap debut in the Class 4 Try Unibet’s New Smartview Racecards Handicap. He put together a highly consistent sequence in the spring, finishing a close second on all three of his All-Weather starts at Newcastle and Wolverhampton. You can safely draw a line through his latest run on soft turf at Chester, as the testing ground was clearly against him. Reverting to his preferred All-Weather surface tomorrow, he should find conditions much more to his liking. Running off an opening mark of 77, he remains completely unexposed on polytrack and represents the powerhouse stable of Charlie Johnston. With veteran jockey Pat Cosgrave in the saddle, Showcasing Star has excellent prospects of bouncing back to form and looks ready to make a major impact on his handicap debut at a big price too.

🎯 Dark Horse

Shannon Royale – 1.25 Cheltenham (11/1)

Trainer: Ian Donoghue
Jockey: Sean Bowen

A lively Dark Horse in an open-looking Cheltenham contest.

While recent form figures of 65P75 don’t leap off the page, Shannon Royale has shown his best form over three miles, a trip he finally gets again today for the first time this season. His two runs this term have been at least progressive, and fitness should now be spot on.

This is a race where many have questions to answer, and the key positive here is the jockey booking. Sean Bowen takes the ride and has an excellent record at Cheltenham, particularly at this time of year.

With a clean round and a well-timed ride, Shannon Royale could easily outrun his odds and make the frame — and he wouldn’t be a huge shock winner.

Todays Lucky 15

29 Jun 15:00 - Danny O'Neill Birthday 'Confined' Maiden Stakes - Pontefract
29 Jun 15:00
Danny O'Neill Birthday 'Confined' Maiden Stakes - Pontefract

Alfred Wincham

J: A Mullen T: P Neville
Race Winner
2/1

Reason for Tip

This beautifully bred 4yo gelding, by legendary sire Dubawi out of a Manduro mare, makes an intriguing Flat racing debut tomorrow. He started his career in style back in May, comfortably winning his sole National Hunt Flat race at Down Royal by five and a half lengths under Anthony McCann. Following that impressive debut, he was sold for 80,000gns and moved to the capable hands of trainer Patrick Neville. Tomorrow, he tackles the Danny O’Neill Birthday ‘Confined’ Maiden Stakes over a staying distance of one mile and four furlongs. In a small five-runner field, his class and proven stamina are major assets. Ridden by Andrew Mullen, Alfred Wincham looks to have a highly promising future on the Flat and stands out as a strong contender to make it two wins from two career starts in what appears to be a very winnable Class 3 contest.

29 Jun 15:40 - Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle - Stratford
29 Jun 15:40
Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle - Stratford

Slack Alice

J: S Bowen T: M Bowen
Race Winner
2/1

Reason for Tip

This progressive mare looks to continue her upward trajectory in the Class 5 Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle. After putting together a series of solid placed efforts, including a promising third at Ludlow, she made a decisive breakthrough last time out at Market Rasen on June 12. Ridden by Sean Bowen, she Relished the step up in trip to comfortably secure her maiden victory by six and a half lengths. Although she has to contend with a 7lb rise in weights tomorrow, she remains highly progressive and looks more than capable of handling the extra demand. Crucially, the trainer-jockey partnership of Mickey and Sean Bowen is in exceptional form, boasts a 40% strike rate together over the last fortnight. Back on favorable good ground, Slack Alice is strongly fancied to deliver another win.

29 Jun 16:22 - Preventapest Handicap - Ffos Las
29 Jun 16:22
Preventapest Handicap - Ffos Las

Port Erin

J: Billy Loughnane T: A W Carroll
Race Winner
13/2

Reason for Tip

This experienced 6yo gelding, a son of Le Havre, looks to bounce back in the Class 5 Preventapest Handicap over a mile. While he has struggled to find his best form in his two starts this season at Goodwood and Nottingham, he was a highly prolific performer last year, racking up three victories over this distance at Sandown, Haydock, and Kempton. Port Erin is a previous winner at Ffos Las and is now dropped back down to a very attractive mark. A key positive for his prospects tomorrow is the eye-catching booking of the exceptionally talented jockey Billy Loughnane by trainer Tony Carroll. If allowed to dictate the pace from the front as he has done so successfully in the past, Port Erin possesses the class and course familiarity to capitalise on this lower grade and secure a welcome return to the winner’s enclosure.

29 Jun 18:45 - Unibet More Extra Place Races Fillies' Handicap - Kempton
29 Jun 18:45
Unibet More Extra Place Races Fillies' Handicap - Kempton

Dream Illusion

J: Dylan Hogan T: M Herrington
Race Winner
5/1

Reason for Tip

This in-form filly, by Oasis Dream, represents excellent value in the Class 5 Unibet More Extra Place Races Fillies’ Handicap. She has enjoyed a highly productive 2026 campaign, securing three wins on the All-Weather, including two over a mile at Southwell. She proved her versatility last time out on June 4 by running a superb second of ten over seven furlongs on Good to Firm turf at Wetherby, only beaten by a neck. Although she faces a challenging widest draw in stall 14 on her Polytrack debut tomorrow, her current sharp form and proven ability at this level make her a serious threat. Back on an artificial surface under jockey Dylan Hogan, who knows her well, Michael Herrington’s filly has all the right credentials to overcome the draw and deliver a highly competitive and positive performance in this contest.

🍀 Lucky 15 Tips Today

Rukaana – 11.49 Windsor (9/4)

Trainer: J & A O’Neill
Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Somewhat inconsistent, but conditions look ideal. Rukaana returned to hurdles earlier this month after a six-month break and should strip fitter today. The ground and trip are spot on, this is a weaker race than recent assignments, and a good pace should suit. Strong yard, capable jockey — shouldn’t be far away.


Marty Mcfly – 1.05 Musselburgh (4/1)

Trainer: A M Thomson
Jockey: Brian Hughes

An open race where Marty Mcfly looks primed. Improved significantly last time out when fourth here and is likely to be fitter again. The trip and good-to-soft ground suit perfectly, and Brian Hughes is an obvious positive with a strong record at Musselburgh. Big chance to return to winning ways.


Solly’s Gold – 3.40 Cheltenham (3/1)

Trainer: James Owen
Jockey: Sean Bowen

The standout in a field of largely unexposed runners. Solly’s Gold didn’t have the cleanest debut at Wetherby but still showed plenty of ability to win well. That form sets the standard here, and he looks open to significant improvement. Top yard, top jockey — with normal progress, he should take plenty of beating.


Rosieisme Darling – 3.44 Southwell (9/2)

Trainer: Hayley Burton
Jockey: Luke Morris

Has taken a big step forward since entering handicaps, with form reading 21. Won well at Chelmsford last time and a 3lb rise looks lenient. Drawn well in stall 3 and Luke Morris keeps the ride. Drop back to 6f shouldn’t be an issue, and further progress looks likely in a race lacking depth.

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💡 TipMan Professional Insights – Why These Free Racing Tips Work

Today’s card leans heavily on conditions, trip suitability and progressive profiles. The NAP stands out as a strong form-based selection, while the Lucky 15 offers a nice blend of consistency and upside. The Dark Horse provides genuine value in a wide-open staying contest.

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Tipmans's Final Word

A strong New Year card with a reliable NAP, a dangerous outsider, and a well-balanced Lucky 15. As always, keep stakes sensible and let the value do the work.

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